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-- Mr. Lieuallen expressed two basic conflicting policies: 1) the City had encouraged higher-density development close to the down~ town area; 2) the concern with preserving the view and historical value of Skinner's Butte area. He said he did not feel it would be a good idea to use the power of the City to deal with a proper- ty owner and not allow him to develop if he had complied to the City codes and regulations. He questioned whether the height limitation was going to retain and preserve the view of the Butte. He hoped that the development would be compatible with the area so that the policy of encouraging higher density development close to the downtown core area could be accomplished. Mr. Hamel expressed the same concern as Mr. Lieuallen, noting that the goals were for higher density development in the core area and this development complied with those goals. He also stated he did not want to see money used for a park in that area where one already existed, when there was a need for parks on the other side of the river. - Mr. Delay said if the development were going to damage the view, he would be willing to take dramatic action, but he said perhaps it would not be that much of a problem. He noted a concern for a need for site review of this development and a need for more information as to what the worst conditions could be once the development were done. Mr. Bradley noted the problem with the armory and asked if perhaps fast action should be taken by the Council, with something done in regard to rezoning with site review so that Council could take action Monday night to protect the area. Assistant Manager replied it would be best for Council to tour the area next week, with staff providing answers to the concerns expressed. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Mr. Williams to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, with all members present voting aye except Bradley and Delay voting no. Quasi-Judicial Hearings scheduled May 9, 1977: Rezonings from April 5, 1977 Planning Commission meeting: 1. Located west from Rutledge to Beltline Road, south of Wood Avenue and Hilton Drive (Ogle) (Z 77-10), from AG and RA to R-I 2. Located northwest of Best Lane, south of Beltline (Summers) (Z 77-11), from AG to R-I 3. Located west of the intersection of 4th Street and Pearl (Barnes) (Z 77-12) from M-2 to RP 4. Located on the east side of Willamette Street between 29th Place and 30th Avenue (Frosland/Mortenson Investments)(Z 77-13), from R-l to RG-SR. . I-B-3 Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that April 27 items one through eight and May 2 items one through ten be approved, affirmed, and filed as noted. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. 3glo 5/9/77--31